Davangere: On 24th January 2010 at around 9:30, a group of 20 members of the Hindu right wing organisation Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) led by Rudresh and Basavaraju barged into the Indian Evangelica Mission (IEM) located at Bidirikere village in Jagalur taluk of Davangere district. They attacked Raju (28) and others during the Sunday service. The gang was led by Prakash, Madivalappa and Basavaraju of Bidarakere.

Twenty five Christians were present that Sunday. During the service, RSS men disrupted the service by criticizing Christian beliefs, chanting "Jai Sri Ram".

The men falsely accused the believers of forced conversion and viciously beat Raju and other believers. They then snatched Bibles and prayer books from the helpless men, women and children and burnt them to ashes. Later, the vandals dragged Raju to Miggur village, 5 Km from the Church, and attacked other Christians who attempted to rescue Raju from the mob.

A complaint was lodged in Jagalur Police Station against perpetrators. On the 27th of January, Pastor Manjunath was directed to appear before the Station officer of Jagalur Police Station for further inquiries.